Published 02/20/2023, 8:00 AM EST
The fast-paced world of MMA maintained its nature in the last 24 hours as well. As usual, there were a lot of notable advancements in the global MMA scene during the previous hours, which kept the fans hooked. Thus, to keep you updated with all the latest developments of the MMA world, we are back with the MMA news roundup for today.
We begin with taking a look at the famous podcaster and UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan’s proposal to apply his out-of-the-box method to score fights. The ‘Joe Rogan Experience host’ also discouraged the usage of “professional judges”. Furthermore, UFC Flyweight contender, Jessica Andrade, refused to stay down even after her loss at UFC Vegas 69. She implied to be prepared for a title shot. Also, Rogan’s commentary table partner, Jon Anik, went vocal about his appreciation for Jon Jones. The UFC’s play-by-play commentator also stated that Jones was just one step away from becoming the GOAT in his eyes.
Joe Rogan presents a unique method of scoring fights: Discouraging professional judges
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A lot of recent UFC bouts enraged a major part of the UFC fanbase due to ambiguous decision-making by the octagon-side judges. The noted UFC commentator, Joe Rogan, was also one of them. In a recent episode of his coveted podcast, the ’55-year-old’ went vocal about how a lot of UFC bouts had ended with improper results due to some ridiculous scoring by the judges.
The ‘JRE host’ presented his unique remedy to this issue stating, “Maybe we should crowdsource the scoring instead of having these people that are professional judges. Because some of them, they get it so wrong”. Rogan also derided the usage of referees stating, “You’ll see like 49-47, 49-47. And then you’ll see one, that is just like, 50-45… Like, how are you watching the same fight?”
But he also presented the disadvantage of his suggested system, stating, “Then you can game the system and have your fans, like, vote and say, ‘You won the fight’, when maybe you didn’t.” How far do you agree with Rogan’s proposed scoring system?
Jessica Andrade is ready for a title shot, refusing to bow down even after a defeat
The UFC Vegas 69 main eventer, Jessica Andrade, didn’t have the night of her dreams on her last outing. She submitted to her opponent, Erin Blanchfield, in just the second of the bout with a rear naked choke. But, despite this loss, Andrade is considered by many as one of the most brutal Flyweights of the UFC. ‘The Brazilian’ also showcased her warrior spirit in the post-fight interview of UFC Vegas 69.
Unperturbed by her defeat, Andrade stated, “I asked for a title shot. If they once give me a title shot in the flyweight, I will take it and I will make sure that I am ready all the time. I have always said this.”
However, her UFC Vegas 69 opponent, Blanchfield, has also fixed her target on the Flyweight Queen, Valentina Shevchenko. It will be interesting to witness whether or who gets a shot at the UFC Flyweight Gold.
Jon Anik revealed that Jon jones was one step away from being his GOAT
The UFC play-by-play commentator, Jon Anik, had revealed his appreciation for the coveted UFC star, Jon Jones, multiple times. He recently appeared for an online interview with one of the journalists from ‘MMA fighting’. Talking about a lot of other stuff, the journalist brought the UFC 285 into the discussion. He also wanted to know what was Anik’s opinion about the UFC 285 main eventer, Jon Jones.
Anik once more exhibited his fondness towards Jones and also gave concrete proof to back up his choice. Anik stated that Jones “has won 14 UFC title fights” which gave him a pretty high rank on Anik’s list.
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He also revealed his wish to “push the GOAT narrative” in favor of Jones with full power if he managed to win his return bout at UFC 285 against Cyril Gane.
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Do you think Jon jones will prove himself to be Jon Anik’s and many other MMA fans’ GOAT?
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